The National Weather Service forecasts variable weather conditions in Detroit through December 4, with a mix of precipitation expected over the coming week. Today, there is a chance of flurries and partly sunny skies, with a high near 34 degrees. Winds are from the west-northwest at 14 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 26 mph.
As evening approaches, the chance of flurries is forecast to decrease before 8 p.m., with partly cloudy skies and a low temperature around 22 degrees. West winds will slow to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. On Saturday, snow is forecast to begin after 1 p.m., with a 50% chance of precipitation. Mostly cloudy conditions are forecast, with a high near 34 degrees. Calm winds in the morning will shift to a south-southeast breeze of 5 to 9 mph during the day, according to the NWS.
Saturday night, snow that may be heavy at times is forecast to begin before changing to rain by 4 a.m. Southeasterly winds of 8 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, will accompany the snow. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches is possible, with the chance of precipitation at 100%. On Sunday, rain is forecast to decrease by the afternoon, with a potential mix of snow and rain between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. A high near 37 degrees is forecast, with winds shifting from south-southwest to west and gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with less than one inch of new snow possible.
At the start of the new week, Detroit’s weather is forecast to moderate slightly. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 19 degrees. Monday is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 30 degrees. Monday night may bring snow after 1 a.m., with temperatures dropping to around 20 degrees, followed by Tuesday’s partly sunny conditions and a high near 31 degrees. The pattern is forecast to continue, with mostly cloudy nights and lows in the teens, while daytime highs remain near 30 degrees. Snow is also possible Wednesday night.
Detroit is forecast to have mostly cloudy conditions by Thursday, with a high near 32 degrees. Wednesday night may bring additional snow, with temperatures around 22 degrees. The point forecast for 4 miles south of Hamtramck, MI, provides coordinates of 42.33°N, 83.04°W, an elevation of 571 feet, and the latest update at 4:13 a.m. EST.
